This course is funded through OJJDP. To register, you must be affiliated with an ICAC Task Force. Furthermore, you must agree to comply with the ICAC Operational and Investigative Standards. Please contact your ICAC task force commander if you have any questions about these standards.

Course Description
This course introduces learners to the concept of digital footprints and best practices in protecting personally identifiable information (PII). Topics include limiting an individual's digital footprint, protecting privacy on social media, and the consequences of oversharing personal information, along with steps to take after becoming a target of doxing. 

Key concepts covered in this course include:
     • Current landscape
     • Personally identifiable information (PII)
     • Minimizing your digital footprint
     • Social media
     • Resources

This course has been certified by IADLEST as part of the National Certification Program.

Student Testimonials
"I am part of a special unit that addresses cold cases and acute missing person cases. This training enhanced my ability to digitally investigate a person's activities and helps me to communicate specific analytical needs to fellow investigators." -Anchorage, Alaska

"I am currently investigating a case of unlawful sexual intercourse and this training has been pivotal in the execution of my duties in so many ways. With the training I received, I was able to link the suspect to the victim using skills I gained from this course." -Brades, Montserrat

Mandatory 100% Participation
To receive a certificate upon completion of this course, the following must be completed:
     • Score of 80% or above on post-test
     • Complete all in-class exercises

Cancellation
NW3C may cancel any class for any reason and without notice. NW3C is not responsible for non-refundable travel accommodations lost or rendered moot as a result of a class cancellation.

Computer Requirements
The hands-on practical exercises are intensive, critical to understanding the material being taught, and required to successfully complete the class. If your computer hardware does not meet the mandatory requirements listed below, your experience in taking the class will be less than ideal and may also impact other students while the instructors take time to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

Mandatory Operating System Requirements
• Operating system. Your computer must be running Microsoft windows 10 or later or macOS v10.12 or later. Make sure your operating system is fully updated prior to class.
• Smartphones and tablets are prohibited.

Mandatory Software Requirements
• Google Chrome. The recommended browser to launch our virtual lab environment.
• Webex Meetings. Required to enter our live online training environment, Webex Training Center.
• Webex Chrome Extension. Required to launch our live online training environment, Webex Training Center, and works hand-in-hand with the Webex Meetings application.

Mandatory Hardware Requirements
• Dual monitors. You will need one monitor to join the online classroom, view presentations, see the instructor’s shared screen, and interact with the instructor(s). The second monitor is needed to join and use the virtual lab environment to complete hands-on practical exercises. Not being able to see both interfaces (the online classroom, and virtual lab environment) simultaneously will make it difficult, if not impossible to successfully complete hands-on practical exercises. Large screen monitors, trying to run the two different interfaces split screen, will NOT work. Multiple computers can also work as a substitute to having multiple monitors.
• Hard-wired, high-speed Internet connection. A wireless Internet connection may be sufficient, however, a wired connection will improve latency and buffering, and will also provide better connection speeds and stability overall.
• Microphone and speakers. This is an interactive, live training class and a microphone is required to interact with the instructor(s), ask questions, give answers, and provide insights to help enhance the overall class experience. We recommend a headset, headphones, or earbuds to eliminate feedback and echo when using your microphone.

If you have any questions regarding the mandatory minimum hardware requirements, please contact liveonline@nw3c.org.